Growth and adaptation to the environment, Photosynthesis

Dr John R Evans

I am interested in relating photosynthesis to the underlying biochemistry and anatomy, in particular the nitrogen costs, where light is absorbed and the diffusion path for CO2.

Student Projects:
1. Income versus lifespan: does photosynthesis compete with longevity for leaf nitrogen? Experimental work involves the use of sophisticated field portable gas exchange equipment and laboratory analyses of the leaf material.
2. Factors affecting CO2 diffusion within leaves. Experimental work will involve the combination of gas exchange and chlorophyll fluorescence techniques with treatments to manipulate conductance.
Projects under these topics can be tailored for PhB students, Summer scholars, Honours and PhD students, following discussion with John Evans

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